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Hillsong United released their new album “Zion” on February 22 2013, after two years since the release of their previous studio album, “Aftermath.” This album is their third studio album released but it is eleventh in Hillsong United’s discography.

The album features 13 tracks, and five extra bonus tracks available in the deluxe edition. “Zion” features Hillsong United’s worship leaders Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Jonathon Douglass, and includes new female worship leader, Taya Smith.

Album/Australie: Hillsong United: » Zion » (cd:25/02/2013):

Best selling modern worship band Hillsong United are putting the finishing touches to their brand new studio album, ‘Zion’, ahead of its release on 25th February 2013.

Fronted by worship leader Joel Houston, the Australian worship band will release ‘Zion’ as both a standard CD and a Deluxe Edition double CD version.

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Joel Houston: « In the aftermath of Aftermath, we all took a little break and in that time caught a fresh vision for what it is that we do, why we do it and what it means to be a part of the church; not just our church, but ‘the’ Church. To be called God’s people and to be a part of what He wants to do.

Zion. It’s an interesting word, with several meanings and connotations. We read about it, sing about it and even wonder where it is. In Biblical terms it is the hill on which the city of David was built and perhaps where the Ecclesiastical meaning of the highest place, or Heaven, comes from. Zion is precious to the heart of God and it’s essentially what Jesus came to establish – Heaven on earth. God is birthing His kingdom in us and through us here on earth and that is exemplified through what Jesus is about: mercy, love, forgiveness, generosity, justice – all of those things – and that’s how we are called to live our lives. We get the chance to be a part of building God’s kingdom here on earth.

The whole point of this album is the realization that God is doing His thing, and He has already done it, He is establishing His Church, and it’s through us.

The album was birthed out of our cry, “God I want to be a part of what it is you’re doing, if that means write a song, we’ll do our best to write the best songs we can. If it means serving the poor and those who are hurting, then we’re going to do it better than we’ve ever done it before. If it means just being a great son or daughter, brother or sister, mum or dad – wherever it is we find ourselves – then let’s do that better than we’ve ever done it before.

Everything we do as UNITED, whether it be from recording or writing these songs, to playing them in front of people and all the production that goes with it or whatever part we play, it’s all an expression of a really extraordinary God doing what only He can do through really ordinary people who love Him and want to serve Him. That’s our desire, it’s always been our desire and that hasn’t changed; that’s been the one constant. I hope these songs, in some way, are an encouragement for people everywhere. »Joel Houston »

« »From rwanda to capetown, buenos aires to mexico city, los angeles to toronto, london to budapest.. shanghai to sydney.. We’ve recorded almost every united worship service for the last 2 years.. Bottled just some of the moments and put them together for all who’d choose to hear.. The end result is the sound of a generation across the earth singing praise and worship to our God.. The sound of the nations joining as one in the same song.. » »

« We’ve recorded a double album worth of songs old and new, and I have to say, it’s all about the people and the passion of their worship toward God.. It’s very live… A little rugged in places, but that’s the beauty of it – it’s not about « united » or even the songs.. It’s about the heart cry of a generation consumed with their Maker.. There’s something special about unity.. Music has the ability to cross borders and break down walls, and when it’s purpose is putting voice to our reason for being alive, something powerful happens.. You realise you’re a part of something that is happening all over the world; Something much bigger.. Personally I’ve been so encouraged in my faith just seeing and hearing the global Church declare the praises of God with hearts as one.. No doubt you will be too. » »